Ministry Of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆
The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Mugaa Murithi Eric accompanied with the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, today chaired the monthly Mwache Dam Stakeholder Management Meeting in Kwale County.

The meeting brought together Ministry leadership, the County Commissioner, County Government officials, the National Lands Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Project Management Unit and members of the Community Liaison Committee.

Key discussions focused on the overall progress of the Mwache Dam project, the status of compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), and the implementation of Livelihood Restoration Programmes aimed at supporting communities affected by the project.

The meeting also provided an important platform for stakeholders to review outstanding matters, strengthen coordination and agree on interventions to ensure that community concerns are addressed as the project progresses.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining close engagement with the affected communities and all stakeholders to ensure the Mwache Dam project is implemented successfully while safeguarding the social and economic interests of the host communities.

14/08/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Mugaa Murithi Eric accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation,Julius Korir, CBS this morning undertook an inspection visit to the Mwache Dam Main Dam site in Fulugani, Kwale County, ahead of the monthly Mwache Dam stakeholder engagement meeting.

The inspection provided an opportunity for the leadership to assess firsthand the progress of construction works, review ongoing activities at the Main Dam and receive updates from the project team on the implementation of the project.

The leadership reiterated the Ministry's commitment to ensuring that the Mwache Dam project remains on course and that the remaining works are undertaken efficiently, while upholding the required quality, safety, environmental and social standards.

13/08/2026

𝐌𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝟗𝟎% 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS later visited the Mwache Main Dam site in Fulugani, Kwale County, to inspect the progress of construction works, which have now reached 90% completion.

The project remains on track for impounding by October 2026, marking a major milestone towards enhancing water security in the Coast region. Once completed, the dam will have a storage capacity of up to 136 million cubic metres of fresh water.

The Mwache Dam is designed to produce approximately 186,000 cubic metres of water per day, providing reliable water supply to more than 1.6 million residents in Kwale and Mombasa counties.

The Principal Secretary reiterated the Ministry's commitment to working closely with the project team and other stakeholders to ensure the remaining works are completed within the planned timelines and to the required standards.

Mwache Dam is a transformative investment that will enhance water security, support economic development and improve the quality of life for millions of residents in the Coast region.

13/08/2026

𝐌𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝟖𝟐.𝟐% 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒
The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS chaired the Mwache Dam monthly technical meeting at the Mwache Dam Administration Building in Fulugani, Kinango Constituency, Kwale County, where the Project Management Unit presented updates on the implementation of the project.

The meeting reviewed progress across key components, with the overall project completion now standing at 82.2%. The Main Dam has reached 90% completion, while the Lower Check Dam is at 88%.

The Project Management Unit also provided updates on preparations for impoundment, the implementation of Livelihood Restoration Programmes, and compliance with Environmental and Social Safeguards.

The Principal Secretary emphasised the need for sustained coordination among the project teams and stakeholders to address any outstanding issues, maintain the pace of implementation and ensure the remaining works are completed to the required standards and within the planned timelines.

The Mwache Dam remains a flagship investment in strengthening water security in the Coast region and is expected to significantly enhance reliable water supply while supporting socio-economic development in the region.

12/08/2026

The Irrigation Amendment Bill is currently before the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, ahead of the Public Participation process.

The Bill seeks to merge the functions of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) and the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) and harmonise their mandates. It further proposes to expand the functions of the Authority to include water harvesting and storage, and rename it the National Irrigation and Water Storage Authority.

Members of the public are invited to submit their views and comments on the proposed amendments as part of the Public Participation process.
Copies of the Bill are available on the Parliament of Kenya website: www.parliament.go.ke

12/08/2026

𝐌𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆
The Mwache Dam Project Manager, Eng Sam Alima, today chaired the routine Monthly Security Meeting held at the Project Boardroom in Fulugani Village, Kwale County.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review security matters affecting project implementation, receive updates from the security team, assess emerging risks, and agree on appropriate mitigation measures to safeguard the project, workers, communities, and ongoing activities.

The regular security engagements are important in strengthening coordination among stakeholders and ensuring that security concerns are promptly addressed for the smooth and safe implementation of the Mwache Dam Project.

The meeting brought together representatives from the Project Management Unit (PMU), Coast Water Works Development Agency, Ministry of Education - Kenya, Contractor, County Commissioner (ACC), security team, and the Supervising Enginee

11/08/2026

𝐌𝐰𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐑𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐬
The State Department for Water and Sanitation - Mwache Dam Project through the Resettlement Implementation Consultant today distributed Livelihood Restoration Plan(LRP) packages to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) who were relocated to pave the way for the project.

The initiative aims to support affected households in restoring and improving their livelihoods, strengthening household incomes, and rebuilding their lives following relocation. The LRP packages provide practical support to help PAPs engage in income-generating activities and regain or improve their previous standards of living.

Among the packages distributed were tents, sufurias, chairs, and other essential items, which will support beneficiaries in various household and economic activities.

The distribution demonstrates the Ministry’s and Mwache Dam Project’s commitment to ensuring that affected families receive meaningful livelihood support and are empowered to transition into more sustainable and improved living conditions.